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5 Things You Need to Know About Vaccination
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Gingivitis Associated with Alzheimer’s Risk
Maintaining oral health may contribute to maintaining cognitive health By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers believe that gingivitis may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Navigating Fair and Festival Food
Fried dough, funnel cakes, corn dogs, deep fried cookies — we’ve asked the experts about eating those delicious treats By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant From
Building Bridges with the Arts
Art teacher Tim Williams has rounded up a team of his most promising student artists to take part in the school’s portraiture project in
Hearing Aids: Coming Soon to a Drugstore Near You
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act, signed by President Trump in 2017, has started the process toward hearing aids
For Seniors, Walking the Dog Can Sometime Be a Dangerous Thing
Fall-related bone breaks involving senior dog walkers has risen substantially. But there are ways for seniors mitigate the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Owning
Foods for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the phrase “super foods” may create buzz around fad foods, it’s true that eating a healthful diet can help